Two Stroke Oil

jims-terrano · 16-03-2022, 20:53

When I got the Maverick it had a bottle of two stroke oil in the back and I’m sure I remember Rustic once saying he added some into the fuel.
Does anyone know why and what sort of quantities.

Whilst I’m at it does anyone know if the Mav with the mechanical pump will be ok running on a veggie diesel mix?

Thanks

solarman216 · 16-03-2022, 21:23

Due to the reduction in sulphur in fuel it is a good idea to add 2 stroke oil to improve the lubricating qualities, probably 250 ml per tankful as for veggie no problem at all, sunflower oil is £109 in Lydl right now, Rick

jims-terrano · 16-03-2022, 21:31

Thanks Rick

Fez_uk · 17-03-2022, 09:37

i always thought sunflower burnt a bit hot, rapeseed is better.

Banshee · 17-03-2022, 10:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by jims-terrano

When I got the Maverick it had a bottle of two stroke oil in the back and I’m sure I remember Rustic once saying he added some into the fuel.
Does anyone know why and what sort of quantities.

Whilst I’m at it does anyone know if the Mav with the mechanical pump will be ok running on a veggie diesel mix?

Thanks

Did Uncle Rustic ever run it on veg?

Bat21 · 18-03-2022, 06:27

I always add 50ml of 2T Semi Synth per 10 litres of fuel put in to the tank of my old Land Cruiser.

jims-terrano · 18-03-2022, 08:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Banshee

Did Uncle Rustic ever run it on veg?

Not that I’m aware, it’s just my thoughts now that fuel is so costly.

16-03-2022, 20:53	#1
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Two Stroke Oil When I got the Maverick it had a bottle of two stroke oil in the back and I’m sure I remember Rustic once saying he added some into the fuel. Does anyone know why and what sort of quantities. Whilst I’m at it does anyone know if the Mav with the mechanical pump will be ok running on a veggie diesel mix? Thanks

16-03-2022, 21:23	#2
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,428	Due to the reduction in sulphur in fuel it is a good idea to add 2 stroke oil to improve the lubricating qualities, probably 250 ml per tankful as for veggie no problem at all, sunflower oil is £109 in Lydl right now, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

16-03-2022, 21:31	#3
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Thanks Rick

17-03-2022, 09:37	#4
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	i always thought sunflower burnt a bit hot, rapeseed is better.

18-03-2022, 06:27	#6
Bat21 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Shropshire Vehicle: Tonka Toy Posts: 1,044	I always add 50ml of 2T Semi Synth per 10 litres of fuel put in to the tank of my old Land Cruiser.